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rtoungate
100
May 31, 2017
MASSDROP - please look into the quality of the units you're getting from AKG. I seriously doubt you're getting the same quality units that do actually sell for $649.99. This is an excellent price, but at what cost. Quality.
I only had mine for two years. All my other headphones I've had for 10+ years. When the right side quit working, I wanted to repair them. I destroyed them because the housing is snapped together permanently, and not meant to be taken apart. Upon inspection, the soldering was done poorly, and the wire gauge being used on the inside is frail. Should be 24-30 gauge wiring, but appears to be cheap 36 gauge wiring. The wire ends were frayed, and only a few strands were actually making contact with the solder blobs. I can see how normal use will cause those few strands to eventually break loose.
I would appreciate taking a closer look, and report your findings back to AKG. If this is their B stock, tell us.
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skyraze
8
Jun 3, 2017
rtoungatei can back this up, mine was the same. The right side stopped working so i did a warranty fix, it came back and the left side was not working, decided to look at it and the cable used were super super thin and being held on with a single strand. all it took was for me to cough and i broke it. It wouldn't even solder correctly, permanently destroying them.
Corinth
22
Jun 13, 2017
rtoungateRIP... I really hope this doesnt happen to mine soon... No response from AKG/Massdrop?
Noveske
38
Aug 19, 2017
rtoungateMy right side is starting to give out now. I saw a video of some guy opening them up on his Q701's, but I don't want to risk doing this on mine.
Jlowd
2
Aug 19, 2017
NoveskeMy right side just stopped working yesterday. So disappointing. Sent a message to their customer support. Awaiting response.
Noveske
38
Aug 19, 2017
JlowdUnfortunately my warranty ran out...I bought the AKG 7XX in 2015.
Jlowd
2
Aug 19, 2017
NoveskeMine was also bought in 2015. planned obsolescence? :P
Noveske
38
Aug 19, 2017
Jlowdlol. Well I've seen people take them apart too...Apparently it's a loose wire that can be soldered on..
Jlowd
2
Aug 20, 2017
NoveskeJust got a reply back from them basically saying tough luck your warranty just expired. Looks like I'll be taking out the soldering iron soon.
Noveske
38
Aug 24, 2017
JlowdLet me know how that goes. I'm afraid of opening the side and breaking the cover.
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